Exam Invigilator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Enfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Lea Valley Academy invites applications for a part-time, seasonal Exam Invigilator role covering the November 2026 to July 2027 examination periods. You will supervise exams, enforce JCQ regulations and school procedures, set up rooms and distribute papers, monitor attendance, seat students, and supervise departures.

The post requires an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability for the full exam season (Nov 2026–Jul 2027).

Responsibilities

• Enforce school policies and procedures throughout the examination process.
• Monitor and observe students closely during exams.
• Help set up the examination room.
• Distribute exam papers.
• Check attendance throughout the exam.
• Guide students to their seats according to the seating plan.
• Supervise students leaving the room quietly.
• Deal with queries raised by students.
• Collect exam papers at the end of the exam.
• Stay alert to potential cheating or foul play.

Skills

Excellent communication

Following instructions

Attention to detail

Patience

Vigilance

Time management

Job description

Exam invigilator post at Lea Valley Academy, covering the school's examination periods. The work is supervising students during their exams and enforcing JCQ regulations and internal procedures, from room set-up and paper distribution through to collection. The post is part time and seasonal, running across the November, March and summer exam series from late 2026 to July 2027, so candidates must commit to the whole season. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Enforce school policies and procedures throughout the examination process
• Monitor and observe students closely during exams
• Help set up the examination room
• Distribute exam papers
• Check attendance throughout the exam
• Guide students to their seats according to the seating plan
• Supervise students leaving the room quietly
• Deal with queries raised by students
• Collect exam papers at the end of the exam
• Stay alert to the ways foul play can take place

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Following instructions
• Strong attention to detailPatience and sustained vigilance throughout an exam period
• Organisation and time management

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Availability for the whole exam season, November 2026 to July 2027

Nice to have

• Invigilation experience
• Experience working in an education setting

What’s offered

• Full training provided